Cultural Exchange

Professional Training

Applied Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities with a high social impact.

About us

A few reasons to join our programs

Your professional training in a context of cultural exchange

We are a team of young professionals who during our time in college got involved in activities of student representation, driving academic, cultural, and environmental projects. This experience allowed us to develop abilities of teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship. UEX Group is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 with the main purpose of boosting training workshops addressed to artisans and small producers. We seek the furtherance of the disadvantaged sectors in Latin America by supporting their productive activities. Our programs focus rather on college students who would like to acquire a valuable life experience to complement their comprehensive educational training. They are also suitable for young professionals who need to qualify for a specific career requirement. We give them all of the facilities for a nice and enriching time in the places we work.

“The Time to Teach program has been an interesting experience. I have encouraged an interest in the language and opened students minds to the importance of learning about another culture. The role is not easy, days can be spontaneous and off schedule. But any volunteer with a flexible and positive attitude will be enriched by this unique experience.”

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By Olivia Norris The notion of Fair Trade refers to international trade in which fair prices are paid to producers in developing countries whom have historically been economically exploited. UEX Group supports this international movement in Latin America by actively working with communities producing goods and growing food. Fair trade intends to combat income disparities[…]

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By Olivia Norris Ecuador has over 500 documented plant species that are used for their medicinal properties, the knowledge of these plants and use in traditional healing is an example of how knowledge has been transferred between people in Ecuador and continues to be an everyday ritual for many Ecuadorians. Ecuador is a unique country[…]

Use your academic skills and professional experience to support communities’ fair trade practices. This unique opportunity involves the creation of channels for knowledge transfer in order to make a positive change in hundreds of lives. We offer you the chance to do an internship or to volunteer with a higher social impact than traditional programs.[…]